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Emulex Firmware Package for Linux
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Firmware Version: 1.1.43.3
(C) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2010. All rights
reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication, or
disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the
general information in "Notices and Trademarks" in this document.
CONTENTS
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1.0 Overview
2.0 Installation and Setup Instructions
3.0 Configuration Information
4.0 Known Issues
5.0 Web Information and Support Phone Number
6.0 Notices and Trademarks
7.0 Disclaimer
1.0 Overview
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This package contains the latest firmware image for use with Emulex Host Bus
Adapters (HBAs) in Linux.
1.1 Limitations
- This package is designed to automatically perform upgrades of older
Emulex firmware images. It will not automatically overwrite a higher
version of firmware.
1.2 Problems Fixed
- See change history for details.
1.3 Prerequisites
Return code "172" is defined as "prerequisites not met". If you get
this code when you run the firmware installation, please refer to the
log in /var/log/IBM_Support/ for information on which specific
prerequisite was not met.
1.4 Dependencies
- None
1.5 Revision Contents
o elx_fw_fc_ibm1212-1.1.43.3-1_linux_32-64.bin
- Emulex Adapter Firmware Package
o elx_fw_fc_ibm1212-1.1.43.3-1_linux_32-64.chg
- Change History
o elx_fw_fc_ibm1212-1.1.43.3-1_linux_32-64.txt
- Readme
o elx_fw_fc_ibm1212-1.1.43.3-1_linux_32-64.xml
- Metadata File
2.0 Installation and setup instructions
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This package can be used with several of IBM's automated update management
tools, including IBM UpdateXpress Manager, IBM UpdateXpress System Packs,
UpdateXpress System Pack Installer (UXSPi) and IBM Director. If you wish to
use one of these tools, please refer to the instructions that came with your
specific management tool. Installation via these tools will generally require
little or no user input to complete the installation.
This package can also be installed as a standalone executable or the files
can be extracted for a manual installation. Please see section 2.2 for
standalone installation instructions.
2.1 Installation Notes
- This firmware package supports the following operating systems:
o Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Update 8
o Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Update 9
o Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6 Update 2
o Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6 Update 3
o Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6 Update 4
o SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3
o SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP4
o SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1
o SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP2
- The installation of this firmware package will create a summary log
in the directory "/var/log/IBM_Support/". Please refer to these logs
for installation details.
- A reboot is required following the installation of this firmware
package for the new firmware to be fully functional.
2.2 Standalone Installation Instructions
As a standalone package, this can be used to install the firmware on
the local system or to extract all necessary files for a manual
update.
2.2.1 Running Binary to Install the Firmware Update On the Local System
1) Copy the package executable file to a temporary directory on your
hard drive.
2) Run the included binary with the -s flag from a command prompt:
./elx_fw_fc_ibm1212-1.1.43.3-1_linux_32-64.bin -s
This invokes a non-interactive (silent) installation.
2.2.2 Extracting Files For Manual Installation
1) Copy the package executable file to a temporary directory on your
hard drive.
2) Run the included binary with the -x flag from a command prompt:
./elx_fw_fc_ibm1212-1.1.43.3-1_linux_32-64.bin -x
This will extract the files to , which should be replaced
with the fully qualified path where you want to extract the files.
2.3 Troubleshooting Tips
- Log files are created during each installation of this package. You
can find these logs in the directory "/var/log/IBM_Support/".
- A reboot is required after installing this firmware package.
- The elxflash utility used to install this firmware may generate any
of the following return codes, which will be visible in the
installation log.
ELXFLASH Return code definitions:
0: Success. All modifications completed successfully or no HBA's
needed to be modified.
1: Success. All HBA's at current level. No modification needed.
2: Error. All HBA's that could be modified failed to be modified.
3: Error. Some HBA's that could be modified failed to be modified.
4: Error. Emulex applications kit not installed.
5: Error. No supported HBA's found.
3.0 Configuration Information
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3.1 Package Return Codes
0: No errors detected – This return code is used to indicate that
the installation completed successfully.
171: Not applicable - This return code is used to indicate that the
Package is not applicable for the operating system or hardware
running on the system.
172: Prerequisites not met – This return code is used to indicate
that some or all necessary prerequisites are not installed and
the installation failed.
Other: Installation failed - Any return code other than those listed
above indicates an installation failure. Consult the driver
manual for details related to these return codes.
4.0 Known Issues
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4.1 If the Emulex OneCommand Manager (OCM) utility is not installed on the
system, when UXSPi is used to download the new firmware using this
package it will report the currently installed version of firmware
as “Undetected”.
5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number
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o For additional Emulex drivers, management applications, documentation, and
further assistance, please visit:
http://www.emulex.com
o You can download new and updated files for IBM products from the IBM
Support Web site:
http://www.ibm.com/support/
o For the latest list of supported operating systems, see the IBM
ServerProven Web site:
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/indexsp.html
o With the original purchase of an IBM hardware product, you have access to
extensive support coverage. During the IBM hardware product warranty
period, you may call the IBM HelpCenter (1-800-IBM-SERV in the U.S.) for
hardware product assistance covered under the terms of the IBM hardware
warranty.
6.0 Trademarks and Notices
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IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation
in the United States and other countries.
Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and other countries.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks
of others.
7.0 Disclaimer
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THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
IBM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE
INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENT, IBM
GRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS.
Note to U.S. Government Users -- Documentation related to
restricted rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure is subject
to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with
IBM Corporation.